Rhonda Frakes and Robert Reed/Credit: USD 114

 

(KNZA)--The Riverside USD 114 Board of Education has completed interviews with two of the three finalists vying to become the district’s next superintendent.

The first candidate, Rhonda Frakes, was interviewed Friday evening. Frakes brings nearly 30 years of experience in education, including 17 years serving as the 9-through-12 principal at Jefferson West USD 340 High School in Meriden.

The second candidate, Robert Reed, met with the board Monday evening. Reed has 27 years of experience in K-12 education and currently serves as superintendent, as well as Pre-K through 6th grade principal, at Hodgeman County USD 227.

The third and final candidate will be interviewed Wednesday evening. The district says the candidate’s name will be released that same morning.

Each finalist is spending time in the district on the day of their interview, touring school buildings and meeting with staff members.

The new superintendent will replace current Superintendent Jennifer Gatz, who is stepping down at the end of the school year to take on a new professional opportunity. Gatz has served in the role for the past three years.